In a joint statement on Friday, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and oversight subcommittee chair Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) expressed concerns about the financial struggles faced by Americans in the aftermath of the cyberattack. They highlighted the impact on individuals and smaller providers, emphasizing the threat it poses to critical access for patients.
Change Healthcare, the largest medical claims processor in the country, acts as a central hub for health insurers and providers. The cyberattack in February caused significant disruptions across the industry, leading to operational halts at clinics and hospitals. Billions of dollars in payments to providers were delayed, and Change Healthcare is still in the process of recovering from the incident.
During a recent hearing, lawmakers voiced frustration over the absence of United representatives, particularly since the company acquired Change Healthcare in 2022. There were discussions about the possibility of issuing a subpoena to compel United to provide testimony.
Witty, a key figure in UnitedHealth Group, is anticipated to testify before the Senate Finance Committee in the near future. She will shed light on the events leading up to the cyberattack and the subsequent aftermath. The hearings serve as an opportunity for legislators to gather crucial information and insights to better understand the impact of